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Sexuality as a perceived hazard in the lives of adults with learning difficulties
- Authors:
- HEYMAN Bob, HUCKLE Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(2), 1995, pp.139-155.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Qualitative research by the present authors has suggested that the management of hazards is a central issue for adults with learning difficulties (adults) and informal carers. This paper focuses on adult sexual relationships as a perceived hazard. Informal carers viewed such relationships as unacceptably dangerous. Those from 'danger avoiding' families, who had low risk tolerance, prohibited situations which might lead to a sexual relationship, e.g. privacy with a boy or girlfriend. Informal carers from 'limited risk taking' families gave adults more scope, e.g. to move freely round the locality, and were anxious that the adult, unsupervised, might become involved in a sexual relationship which he or she could not manage. Adult views about their own sexual relationships are analysed in these social contexts, and the implications for professional practice aimed at enhancing adult autonomy are briefly considered..
Researching user perspectives on community health care
- Editor:
- HEYMAN Bob
- Publisher:
- Chapman and Hall
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 282p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Draws together illustrative examples of research into the views of users of community health care. Looks at a wide range of users, including older people, people with learning difficulties, and people with HIV and AIDS. Also includes papers on midwifery, health visiting, and accident and emergency provision.